1.NPMA Bed Bug Best Management Practices & Global Perspective
Gene Harrington, National Pest Management Association
Central Ohio Bed Bug Task Force
4th Annual Summit
September 9, 2011

2. The
3. NPMA Bed Bug Surveys
Conducted two industry surveys & a consumer survey over the past two years
73% of consumer respondents believe bed bug infestations in the U.S. are increasing
Nearly 80% saw, heard or read about bed bugs over the past few months
78% concerned about encountering bed bugs at hotels; 52% on public transportation; 49% at movie theaters; 44% at retail stores
25% had checked a hotel room for bed bugs; 12 percent had cancelled or altered travel plans due to concern about encountering bed bugs
4. Bed Bugs Continue to Migrate
PMPs reported seeing increases in number of bed bug work at college dorms, hotels, nursing homes, office buildings, schools & daycare centers, hospitals, public transportation & movie theaters compared to last year.
College dorms: 54 % compared to 35% in 2010
Hotels/motels: 80 % compared to 67%
Nursing homes: 46% compared to 25%
Office buildings: 38% compared to 18%
Schools & daycare centers: 36% compared to 10%
Hospitals: 31% compared to 12%
Public transportation: 18% compared to 9%
Movie theaters: 17% compared to 5%
5. 6. Blue Ribbon Bed Bug Task Force
7. Task Force Work Groups

Public Policy

8. Research and Efficacy 9. Public Outreach 10. Best Management Practices